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    Desert Rose

    3.7 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 3:30 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    DESERT ROSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Romantic
    Dogs allowed

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    Chicken Kebab
    Rickey K.

    Stopped in since I was curious to try this place out. Ordered their chicken kebab plate and a side of salad. It's a bit pricey but the plate was excellent! Chicken was cooked well, charred nice. The rice was buttery, the hummus was good, salad was delicate and nice. Again all excellent although I wish the portion could've been larger. Great prompt service as well. Glad I stopped in.

    Love the holiday vibe in the patio!
    Kim B.

    We came here when we were in the area for my husband's treatments at Kaiser last December. The ambiance was wonderful, the dishes were amazing (we were too busy eating to get photos), and the service was great. We had a lot of fun talking with our waiter. I'd love to come back in warmer weather, to enjoy the beautiful patio!

    Hands down this is the best tabouli iv had in LA

    I am here to leave 10 stars review for the food and service and ambiance, I was craving mediterranean, i wanted rice and meat . And we decided to give this place a shot, I was so happy with the food and portions We ate the fillet minon plate and forgot to take a pic It was 10/10 We tried to try as much food as we could so we can judge right, and they did not let us down . The plate was perfect i would not share it with anyone next time. My favorite part was the tabouli cuz this is the salad that is always not so great every where , but this place nailed it , very delicious. Fresh balanced and authentic. Next time i am going with the fam for sure and we will try the hookah! Well done Desert Rose!

    Fish and chips. After adding salt and the lemon it was pretty good. Crispy on the outside, fresh tender fish on the inside.

    This place is slept on, and I'm not sure why. Although some of the entrees can use a bit more flavor it still delivered in the "delicious" department. Took my sister, my daughter and my bestie out to lunch. I had fish and chips and frito misto. The fish and chips were a bit bland at first but I put some salt and lemon on the fish and it livened up quite a bit. Very fresh. The frito misto was shared between all of us and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. Very pleasantly surprised by how delicious this dish continues to be. I can recall the lava cake being a hit the last time I visited as well but that was a long time ago. I'm hoping to return to try that out again. The service was great since we were the only ones in the restaurant on a Sunday afternoon. Kind of glad we were, made us feel special I plan on visiting again, we had a very nice time.

    Chicken shawarma
    Maritza Y.

    Absolutely delicious lunch. Chicken shawarma and salad. I will be coming back for dinner soon! Service was so friendly love it here! Great place to read and work over lunch. I've been wanting to try it for years and happy I finally did.

    Javier S.

    There's plenty of street parking available, Desert Rose in Los Feliz is the is great. Very spacious patio that's perfect for birthdays, holiday parties, or just hanging out a large group. They serve brunch as well as dinner. I went for dinner and sit on the patio. They do have plenty of heat lamps plus the firepits Let's talk food--everything was a vibe! The halloumi with Sojuk? Chef's kiss. I even tried fried smelt for the first time, and it did not disappoint. The mushroom pizza was savory perfection, and the Khesh Khash was so good! And for dessert? The Ashta with honey and pistachios was the sweetest way to end the night. They even have hookah if you're in the mood to chill. Highly recommend this hidden gem in Los Feliz

    Carolina C.

    I get the impression that the owners of the restaurant are very passionate about the food they serve. I decided to try the Manakeesh Zaatar Pizza despite not having a clue what it was. Our server gave a little bit of background on the food, and the dish itself was really good! It was very lemony, and the crust was amazing. Though a bit pricy, I think it is worth the quality and taste. I also tried a bit of their special menu items, though I do not remember the name. It had sausage and sauteed vegetables topped with egg and a side of pita. It was truly delicious. The ambiance, as you have seen, is phenomenal. The owners often bring up the lights they bring out in the nighttime, which I hope to one day see!

    Outdoor patio
    Megan K.

    If you live in LA or visiting LA then you definitely need to go and stop at Desert Rose. We did outdoor dining on their patio and it was amazing. We were there for almost 4 hours just sipping and catching up and it was a great time. My friend had the sangria and I kicked off with an espresso martini, which was absolutely delicious and perfect with the three beans. We split an order of their hummus with pita, and it was some of the best hummus I've ever had you can absolutely tell that it's homemade and delicious. My friend got the chicken Shawarma for her meal with the fries and said it was absolutely amazing and I had their salmon dish which I saved for over a half hour because it was so good I did not want to stop eating it. We then went and decided to do another round of drinks. I had a peach drink she continued with sangria, and then we ended with splitting one of the chocolate lava cakes, which was beautiful.

    The damage was damaging! Valentine's menu $75pp! We didn't realize until the bill came!
    Shelly S.

    Valentine's Day 2024: After the spa, we wanted to eat Valentine's Day dinner close by. Called The Desert Rose and surprisingly they had plenty of openings. Facility: The ambiance was great. Romantic lighting outside on the patio. There is a smoking section for Hookah. Tables were clean and bathrooms were clean. Parking: they have valet but we parked on the street. Service: Excellent. Our server and everyone we met eyes with was very welcoming. Where things went left: Food: So we weren't told the special "3-course Valentine's Day special was $75pp!!! Had we known that, we surely would have gone elsewhere. That's what we get for not asking. Now we know why they had space available. The menu was pre-selected. Corn chowder (4/5), cheese rolls (5/5), beef kabob (4/5), Spinach Ravioli (3/5), cheesecake (4/5), chocolate cake (4/5). I would come back again for a non pre-selected menu.

    Love having slow time with my husband here. Chilling in our post-work clothes early on a Wednesday night. Gotta enjoy!

    We still love this place! Always a perfect 10! from service (love our Andrew), food is always on point AND the patio is so relaxing! it's the best place to unwind mid-week and to gather with others on the weekend! Los Feliz gem!

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    Fantastic food, and great service from our server Andrew, who was kind, and professional. Thank you!

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    First time visitor - Excellent service, cocktails, and food! Will definitely be back... as soon as we can

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    Bar Sinizki

    4.2(107 reviews)
    1.8 miAtwater Village

    I give this place 4.5 stars but rounding up to 5 for this review. We've come here a few times now…read moreand have enjoyed our meal each time. The food is excellent, having tried the schnitzel, kielbasa, steak frites and pierogis. If you have room in the end, the bread pudding is fantastic. The portions are big and filling and we tend to end up with leftovers. Drinks menu is big, with a variety of creative cocktails and wines. Vibes are different depending on where you sit. Outdoor patio seating is great, and reminds of eating outdoors in a European cafe. Indoor seating is a little cramped if you're at one of the tables, which also sort of mimics European cafes. My one small knock on this restaurant is the service has been inconsistent. Couple times our waiter was great, but a couple times it was hard to flag them down, they didn't space out the dishes very well as the appetizers and entrees all came out the same time, or they forgot to bring water when we asked for it. Small things to complain about overall though.

    Keep here for brunch the other day with my oldest daughter, and we absolutely loved it…read more Little café in a pretty nice location. Plenty of outdoor seating, but they only have a lot four tables and bar seating inside. Had the hash brown cake and the bread and butter and jam to start. The baguette was the average baguette. But the gym was pretty tasty. The hash brown cake is exactly what it sounds like. The hash brown deep-fried into a thick little cake but absolutely tasted amazing. Crispy tasty delicious. I had the breakfast Royale, which is two eggs, bacon, and one pancake. Can't really do wrong with this pancake was light fluffy, and moist. My daughter had the avocado toast with salmon and absolutely loved it. They were busy, but still made sure that we were treated right and service in bartender. We're very attentive.

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    Salami Tartine, fries

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    The Lucky Tiki

    4.5(46 reviews)
    5.4 miHighland Park

    I have always loved tiki bars because I love themed experiences. But recently, that love has ramped…read moreup a notch. I've been going to them more and more, and The Lucky Tiki was one I definitely had to try out. First off, I have to praise 1933 group because I have loved every single bar they have revitalized and this one is no different. In keeping with their MO, The Lucky Tiki is a speakeasy with a vintage vibe. I won't give away how to get in but let's just say, it's near the front of Highland Park Bowl. My husband and I didn't have a reservation, but we were able to put our name in and got seated about an hour or so later. I was amazed as soon as I walked in the door! It's just floor to ceiling decorated with everything tiki. So many fun details and even interactive elements that turn on when a particular drink was ordered. That was probably my favorite part honestly. We ordered the Tiki Diablo, which is a large tiki drink with a flaming volcano. And yes it does have an interactive element. It was really good. Very fruity and strong, but not overly so. Service was excellent. Our waitress was on it and even waited to make sure my husband was back from the bathroom before lighting our drink on fire. We didn't try any food this time, but a lot of people were ordering the Hawaiian pizza. Do with that what you may. Will definitely be back ti try more drinks and food. Was the perfect spot for a lively date night!

    FYI this place requires reservations, yet they apparently do not honor reservations…read more I have friends coming into town from Greece, so I made a reservation because they love tiki but have no way of experiencing it in Greece, and so they even got aloha shirts to wear. So after having a reservation for weeks, I get a text from this place saying someone booked a private event so my reservation is cancelled. How about instead of accepting $$$ for a private event that will deny customers their reservation, they make the private event work around what is available? Terrible way of doing business, but I hope they get lots of $$$ and engagement for the privileged private event attendees.

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    The Lucky Tiki - Funky & cool décor.

    Funky & cool décor.

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    The Lucky Tiki - The Diablo was delicious and it does say for two. But really it's good for one person.

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    The Diablo was delicious and it does say for two. But really it's good for one person.

    Momed - Biscuits

    Momed

    4.0(1k reviews)
    2.2 miAtwater Village
    $$$

    The Bottom Line 4 stars: A good upscale experience of some exotic food and drinks. Highly…read morerecommended! Location 4 stars: On Casitas Avenue in a somewhat unexpected residential area in Atwater Village, North of where the 2 and 5 freeways meet. Parking is not difficult. There is limited parking spots upfront but also a large parking lot and Valet parking. Venue 4 stars: Beautiful rustic upscale venue with indoor and outdoor tables and a full bar. Service 4 stars: Friendly, attentive, efficient and helpful staff. Food 4 stars: You can order individually or share a few small and large plates as a group. The theme is modern and eclectic Mediterranean and North African. We ordered the following appetizers and shared them among our group: Muhammara, Meatballs and Octopus Carpaccio. We also ordered the following main plates: Beef Shishlik, Whole Branzino and Prime Short Rib Tagine. For dessert, we ordered the Chocolate & Halva Sundae and the Tiramisu. Everything we had was creative, used fresh ingredients, was nicely plated, and tasted wonderful. Prices are on the higher side, as expected for an upscale restaurant. Drinks 4 stars: Full bar: Creative specialty cocktails, spirits, beer, wine and soft drinks. We had the Pornstar and the White Negroni specialty cocktails. Both were very good. Again, prices are on the higher side, as expected for an upscale restaurant.

    I highly recommend Momed, it's easily a standout among LA dining spots. If you are a fan of Middle…read moreEastern food you will love this place. To start off the interior is gorgeous and it does not feel like you're in LA. The garden vibes are beautiful. If you can sit outside I would highly recommend doing so. Drink selection is solid and all of our cocktails were just fantastic. The Bridge Bar menu is good value. It comes with an order of the dips and warm fresh pita, for the entree I chose the chicken kabob on a spread of labne and it also came with an ice cream sundae. My favorite item of the night was the crispy cauliflower followed by momo chips and the brussels sprouts. Momo chips are their version of fries served with ketchup and aioli. The brussels sprouts were smothered in olive oil and toasted almonds. The attention to detail in all of their dishes from an ingredients standpoint is definitely there. Kudos to the chefs because they really know what they're doing! Everything we had here was delicious and I will be back!

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